# Interval Timer Plus vs BoxClock

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer Plus at 4.9 against BoxClock's 4.0. Interval Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). BoxClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BoxClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, BoxClock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Plus | BoxClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxclock-gym-timer/id6761938669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Su-Au Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554256833) | [Carlos Manuel Gomes Vilhena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892166690) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831)

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Named intervals with voice readout, Individual colors and sounds, Count time or repetitions, Unlimited presets, Works in background, Full screen color coding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
- 👍 Easy to configure and edit
- 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
- 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
- 💡 Desire for more color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch integration
- Ability to delete saved workouts


### BoxClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxclock-gym-timer/id6761938669)

This app provides a customizable gym clock with various timer modes like EMOM, AMRAP, and Tabata. It features a clear, large display designed for visibility across a room and offers audio cues for transitions. Save your favorite workout configurations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer modes (EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, Custom), Large, clear LED-style display, Customizable audio cues, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Save up to 10 workout configurations, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxClock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Plus free?

Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BoxClock free?

BoxClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Plus or BoxClock?

Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while BoxClock averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer Plus or BoxClock have ads?

Neither Interval Timer Plus nor BoxClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or BoxClock?

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and BoxClock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and BoxClock on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*